Accessible events Fanny Yde, Intro vzw Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014

1.Intro vzw (non-profit) 2.Important principles 3.The chain of accessibility 4.Primary conditions for accessible events 5.Communication 6.Challenges 7.Contact CONTENT

Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 I.INTRO Accessible events Inclusive projects

Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 Inclusion as guiding principle Accessibility for all Individual needs Communication is crucial Use of innovative tools Volunteers are indispensable II.IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES

Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 Parking lot Walking trail Entrance Hall, area, … Information desk Walking trail … Sanitary, Food & drinks Information Communication Assistance III.THE CHAIN OF ACCESSIBILITY (1)

Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 I get the necessary information that meets my needs I’m in a network that connects I find a solution in terms of mobility The environment and/or the building are accessible I feel welcome and part of the group It’s important to me: this is useful and significant, I want to repeat this experience III. THE CHAIN OF ACCESSIBILITY (2)

Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 IV.PRIMARY CONDITIONS 6 Primary conditions  Information about the accessibility  Accessible car spots  All locations are attainable  Visibility is guaranteed  Accessible sanitary facilities  Assistance and guide dogs are allowed

Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 Rules of thumb  Communicate about accessibility, but also about INaccessibility  Communicate through different media  Communicate in an accessible way (clear language, use icons, provide contact details, …)  Communicate before, during and after the event V.COMMUNICATION

Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 IV. CHALLENGES … No or few government regulations … Accessibility efforts depend on the goodwill of the individual event organizer  Accessibility label for events that are subsidized by a government

Intro vzw Accessible events & Inclusive projects Brussels, Hasselt, Roeselare - BELGIUM Zero Project Conference Vienna – February 28, 2014 CONTACT